Portugal made history on Saturday. In the first-ever test series between Portugal and Brazil the Europeans won both matches. The 2-0 win gives Portugal an overall record of 4-2 in test matches between the countries. The Portuguese won both matches by equal point margins. The difference between the teams can …
Read More »Portugal win again to claim series win over Brazil
Portugal won 33-13 today against Brazil. The result gives the Europeans a 2-0 series win over the South Americans. Portugal won game one 30-10 last Saturday and today they were 33-13 winners. Both Portugal and Brazil are preparing for RWC 2023 qualifiers. They will each face stiff opposition in regional …
Read More »David Ainu’u set for first Top 14 start
US Eagles prop David Ainu’u is set to make his first career Top 14 start when he wears the No1 shirt for Toulouse against Agen on Saturday. The opportunity comes just a week after his 21st birthday and in his 10th competitive appearance for the club. Colombian lock Andrés Zafra …
Read More »Match Preview: Portugal vs Brazil
Portugal play host to Brazil on Saturday. The match will conclude a two match series between the teams. The Europeans were comfortable winners in game one and are now eyeing up a series win. Brazil are looking to bounce back and finish 2020 on a high. Portugal have named a …
Read More »8 Countries Compete this weekend in South American Women’s 7’s
Eight countries will compete this weekend in the South American Women’s 7’s. The 2020 edition of the Valentín Martínez will be played at the Carrasco Polo Club in Montevideo on November 28 and 29. The entirety of the tournament will be streamed live on the Sudamérica Rugby App. Uruguay was …
Read More »Tri Nations Preview: New Zealand vs Argentina
New Zealand play their final test match of 2020 this Saturday. It will be no ordinary fixture; rather it will be a round five fixture of the Tri Nations. Los Pumas’s 25-15 win over New Zealand and 15-15 draw vs Australia means that Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand are all …
Read More »New format unveiled for Americas RWC 2023 Qualifiers
A new format has been unveiled for the Americas for the RWC 2023 qualifiers. Ignacio Chans reports that World Rugby has modified the qualifying system in the Americas. The changes were subsequently confirmed by Sudamérica Rugby. The Americas has been allotted 2.5 places. This is no different to the RWC …
Read More »Bautista Delguy signs for Bordeaux
Bautista Delguy has signed for Bordeaux. The 23-year-old will join the Top 14 club for the remainder of the 2020-2021 season. The move marks Delguy’s first professional rugby experience outside of Argentina. He will not only join Bordeaux, he will also join Pumas teammates Santiago Cordero, and Guido Petti. All …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Rugby World Cup 2021 Canada have been drawn alongside the USA in Pool B for Rugby World Cup 2021. …
Read More »Juan Imhoff out of Tri Nations with torn hamstring
Juan Imhoff is out of the remainder of the Tri Nations. The Argentine winger was injured in the first half against Australia on Saturday. The medical staff have confirmed that he suffered a torn hamstring in the match. Imhoff made his return to Los Pumas a a long wait. He …
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